Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 43

[Dallas Theatre Fan]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1050

Posted: 8/18/16 at 8:22pm

On a side note has anybody seen Jeff Loeffelholz perform the role?  How was he?

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1051

Posted: 8/18/16 at 8:27pm

seen CHICAGO five times, never seen him go on.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1052

Posted: 8/18/16 at 9:37pm

I've seen the show dozens and dozens  of times, and so long as Ryan has been Mary Sunshine, I've never seen his understudy. Dude is amazingly consistent. 

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[KanderEbb]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1053

Posted: 8/18/16 at 9:40pm

I've seen Chicago for over a dozen of time. I only saw Jeff Loeffelholz once. He was not as brilliant, hilarious and impressive and Ryan Lowe was, but he was quite reliable. You could easily tell he was a guy though.

[Dallas Theatre Fan]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1054

Posted: 8/18/16 at 10:23pm

 You could easily tell he was a guy though.

I think in the playbill Loffelholz is listed as Jeff Loffelholz and his headshot is not in drag like R. Lowe's headshot is.

 

 

 

 

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1055

Posted: 8/20/16 at 4:10pm

So the latest Telecharge update shows Bianca leaving Friday,  9/2:

 

Bianca Marroquin as Roxie (thru 9/2)
Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly (thru 9/4)
Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn (thru 8/23)
Jason Danieley as Billy Flynn (8/25 - 9/18)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 10/30)
Roz Ryan as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 9/4)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 3/26)

 

Who is her understudy? I've seen Bianca countless times (gladly!) and would love to see an understudy if I go back on the 4th to see Lana. 

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1056

Posted: 8/20/16 at 5:10pm

Well, the Chicago Roxie understudies are:  Tonya Wathen, Chryssie Whitehead and Robyn Hurder.  The Velma u/s's are:  Donna Marie Asbury, Chryssie Whitehead and Kelcy Griffin.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

Updated On: 8/20/16 at 05:10 PM

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1057

Posted: 8/21/16 at 5:12pm

FYI Donna is on medical leave. Amra is doing "Follies" which ends in October. She's Solange. 

I've seen Jeff as Mary countless times. He's great in the role. 

[petewk87]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1058

Posted: 8/21/16 at 5:20pm

So, does it mean that after 9/2, understudies will perform the role of Roxie? Or will there be a replacement? 

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1059

Posted: 8/21/16 at 6:40pm

I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before.

[KanderEbb]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1060

Posted: 8/21/16 at 7:04pm

JBradshaw said: "FYI Donna is on medical leave. Amra is doing "Follies" which ends in October. She's Solange. 

I've seen Jeff as Mary countless times. He's great in the role. "

Poor Donna! Wish her a very speedy recovery!
Best wishes to Ms Wright regarding her new role as well.

Updated On: 8/21/16 at 07:04 PM

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1061

Posted: 8/21/16 at 7:26pm

maybe Carly Hughes is coming back as Velma? They won't have u/s rotate the role for 4-8 weeks. They'll bring in someone, it just hasn't been announced yet.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1062

Posted: 8/21/16 at 9:25pm

Robyn has been in the show on and off since 2005/2006

 

oncemorewithfeeling2 said: "I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before.

 

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[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1063

Posted: 8/21/16 at 9:58pm

Robyn appears quite often in Michael Scirrotto's Instagram. He's always posting from backstage. 

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[BroadwayConcierge]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1064

Posted: 8/21/16 at 10:08pm

oncemorewithfeeling2 said: "I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before."

Was also surprised to see her in the ensemble when I last visited the show this past spring. She's fantastic. Surprised she isn't in bigger things these days.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1065

Posted: 8/21/16 at 11:04pm

My guesses for upcoming replacements:  For Velma---Carly Hughes or Terra C ; For Roxie:  Dylis Croman or Amy Spanger.   

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1066

Posted: 8/26/16 at 8:06pm

Robyn mentioned recently on Instagram that she was in her final days at the show. Guess she's moving on.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[bwayphreak234]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1067

Posted: 8/26/16 at 8:13pm

I paid a return visit to Chicago last night. I will preface my post my saying that I LOVE Chicago. I have seen the tour many times, and each time it has been great - stark, sleek, sexy, and sizzling. However, I have seen the show twice now since moving to NYC about a year ago, and both times, I was absolutely dumbfounded by the staleness of the production. The sex appeal and glamour that I have seen in the various performances  on tourare nowhere to be found in the Broadway production right now. It's truly a shame as I really do love the show itself, but what's onstage at the Ambassador now is in major need of a facelift.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[Phantom4ever]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1068

Posted: 8/26/16 at 11:00pm

I saw Chicago at the Ambassador three times this summer and had the exact opposite reaction.  I thought it was sexy, sharp, and hot and the audience loved it each time.  I have never seen long run-itis symptoms at Chicago.  But I'm always on the lookout. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1069

Posted: 8/27/16 at 10:33pm

I've never seen this video.  It's Ryan Worsing, Melissa Rae Mahon, Carly Hughes and Leslie Stifleman.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMv9HJzpPMY   Both Carly and Ryan sound AMazing!

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1070

Posted: 8/28/16 at 12:15pm

Gordon, Marroquin & Roz Ryan are scheduled to leave next Sunday & no replacements have been announced. We know AFW isn't returning right away, so I wonder who's coming in?

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1071

Posted: 8/28/16 at 2:34pm

Melissa Rae Mahon is listed in the cast credits.  Does this mean she's back?   Awesome!  This is your chance to see Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly.....a rare treat.  http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/chicago-summerstage-central-park-performance_78194.html

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[DAME]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1072

Posted: 8/28/16 at 7:29pm

Is there any known footage out there of Marilu Henners stint?

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1073

Posted: 8/28/16 at 8:55pm

Yes Melissa is back filling in for Donna. 

Theres Marilu w the cast doing "wbrftg" on the Macy's parade on YouTube, it also features Jeff L as Mary Sunshine 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1074

Posted: 8/28/16 at 9:05pm

Bradshaw, has Melissa Rae Mahon ever played "Velma"?  She seems perfect for the role.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)